yEd Graph Editor AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mind Mapping Tools

The best Mind Mapping alternative to yEd Graph Editor is draw.io, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to yEd Graph Editor and many of them are Mind Mapping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mind Mapping Tool alternatives to yEd Graph Editor are LibreOffice - Draw, Freeplane, Lucidchart and Microsoft Visio.

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  1. draw.io icon

    draw.io

     1014 likes

    Feature-rich diagram editor offering privacy-focused, ad-free experience with real-time collaboration, offline usage, dark mode, and cloud storage support. No registration required and compatible with various diagram formats, it excels in simplicity by not tracking user data.

    132 draw.io alternatives

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Notion
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft OneDrive
    • PortableApps.com
    • Google Drive
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Slides
    • Flatpak
    • Google Sheets
    Use the diagram editor in dark mode. Go to app.diagrams.net/?splash=0&ui=dark
     
  2. LibreOffice - Draw icon

    LibreOffice - Draw

     311 likes

    Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.

    98 LibreOffice - Draw alternatives

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    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  4. Freeplane icon

    Freeplane

     254 likes

    Freeplane is a powerful and free software for building mind maps. It is a redesigned version of the well known FreeMind , and is created by one of FreeMind's key developers.

    84 Freeplane alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Java
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    Freeplane is an excellent mind mapping tool, not a diagram and flowchart drawing tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    clement beb
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    Freeplane is more a mapping tool

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    • Freeplane is Free and Open SourceyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
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  6. Lucidchart icon

    Lucidchart

     535 likes

    Lucidchart is a cloud-based platform that promotes teamwork through diagramming, collaboration, and data visualization. It serves millions worldwide, offering flowcharts, UML, real-time collaboration, Visio support, and browser access. Designed for innovation and understanding, it integrates easily into workflows.

    65 Lucidchart alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lucidchart Templates and Examples: With hundreds of template examples to choose from, you can start diagramming in no time.
     
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    web based aplication vs software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Lucidchart is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
  7. Microsoft Visio icon

    Microsoft Visio

     250 likes

    Create data-connected diagrams with real-time collaboration as part of the Office Suite. Ideal for IT and business professionals, it visualizes complex info with ease, providing intuitive tools for diagramming, mind mapping, and vector graphics.

    125 Microsoft Visio alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. TheBrain icon

    TheBrain

     142 likes

    TheBrain helps you organize all your Web pages, contacts, documents, emails and files in a context-driven visual map.

    129 TheBrain alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about TheBrain as an Alternative to yEd Graph Editor
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    11

    A mind mapping application is not an adequate replacement for a graph editor. A tree and a graph are fundamentally different types of data structures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • TheBrain is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
  10. PlantUML icon

    PlantUML

     119 likes

    PlantUML is an open-source tool that uses simple textual descriptions to draw UML diagrams. The generator can be run anywhere within JVM and integrated with various application such as wiki, text editor, IDE, programming language, documentation generator, and others.

    116 PlantUML alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Common PlantUML JAR GUI application that will render text file into image.
     
  11. Gephi icon

    Gephi

     61 likes

    Gephi is the leading visualization and exploration software for all kinds of graphs and networks. Gephi is open-source and free.

    48 Gephi alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Gephi is not a utility for drawing general graphs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Gephi icon
    • Gephi is Free and Open SourceyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
    • Gephi is LightweightyEd Graph Editor is not according to our users
  12. MindMeister icon

    MindMeister

     141 likes

    MindMeister is the market-leader in online mind mapping. Unlike traditional mind mapping tools, MindMeister allows for real-time brainstorming sessions between an unlimited number of users and requires only a standard web browser.

    148 MindMeister alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Android
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    MindMeister desktop and mobile
     
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    A mind mapping application is not an adequate replacement for a graph editor. A tree and a graph are fundamentally different types of data structures.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • MindMeister is Freemium and ProprietaryyEd Graph Editor is Free and Proprietary
  14. Wondershare EdrawMax icon

    Wondershare EdrawMax

     51 likes

    Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    126 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Wondershare EdrawMax screenshot 1
     
  15. OmniGraffle icon

    OmniGraffle

     188 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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